The question asks about the institution Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud joined as a distinguished professor in May 2025. This is a factual question related to recent appointments or news in the legal field.
Correct Option: A) National Law University, Delhi (NLUD)
The question asks about a major criticism of the Green Revolution in India. To answer this, we need to recall the known positive and negative impacts of the Green Revolution.
D) It led to regional and crop imbalances. This is a well-documented criticism of the Green Revolution. The revolution primarily benefited a few regions (like Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh) and a few crops (mainly wheat and rice), leading to significant disparities in agricultural development and income across different regions and among different types of farmers and crops.
The question asks about the primary purpose of a Punnett square. A Punnett square is a diagram used in genetics to predict the outcome of a genetic cross. Understanding what it calculates will lead to the correct option.
A) Genotype and phenotype probabilities — A Punnett square is specifically designed to predict the probability of offspring inheriting certain genotypes (e.g., homozygous dominant, heterozygous, homozygous recessive) and, consequently, their corresponding phenotypes (e.g., tall, short, red flowers, white flowers) from a genetic cross. It provides a clear visual representation of these probabilities.
Which Constitutional Amendment Act abolished the provision for nominating members from the Anglo-Indian community to the State Legislative Assemblies?
104th Amendment Act, 2019
105th Amendment Act, 2021
101st Amendment Act, 2016
102nd Amendment Act, 2018
The question asks to identify the Constitutional Amendment Act that removed the provision for nominating members from the Anglo-Indian community to the State Legislative Assemblies. This requires knowledge of recent constitutional amendments and their specific provisions.
Correct Option: A) 104 th Amendment Act, 2019
The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, extended the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for another 10 years. Crucially, it also abolished the provision for the nomination of Anglo-Indian members to the Lok Sabha (Article 331) and the State Legislative Assemblies (Article 333).
The question asks for the state where the Vishwamitri River is located, specifically in the context of a crocodile census. This requires knowledge of Indian geography, particularly the location of rivers and their associated ecological significance.
Correct Option: A) Gujarat
The Vishwamitri River is indeed located in the state of Gujarat. It is a rain-fed river that originates from the Pavagadh hills and flows through Vadodara city before emptying into the Gulf of Khambhat. It is well-known for its significant population of mugger crocodiles, making it a focus for wildlife conservation and census activities.
The question asks to identify the first Indian sound (talkie) film, which is a significant milestone in Indian cinema history, often considered the beginning of Bollywood as we know it. We need to recall key historical facts about Indian films.
The first Indian sound film was released in 1931. It was a pivotal moment, transitioning from silent movies to films with dialogue and songs.
Correct Option: C) Alam Ara — 'Alam Ara' (meaning 'The Light of the World') was released on March 14, 1931, and was directed by Ardeshir Irani. It is widely recognized as the first Indian sound film. Its success paved the way for the talkie era in Indian cinema, leading to the eventual decline of silent films.
The question asks about the individual who laid the foundation stone for the Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute in Madhya Pradesh. This is a factual question related to recent events or inaugurations, often covered in current affairs sections of competitive exams.
Correct Option: B) Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, on February 12, 2024, via video conferencing.
The question asks about a specific provision under Article 371J of the Indian Constitution. To answer this, one needs to recall the special provisions granted to various states under Articles 371 to 371J.
B) Special status for the Hyderabad–Karnataka region — Article 371J of the Indian Constitution provides for special provisions with respect to the Hyderabad-Karnataka region of Karnataka. This includes measures for the establishment of a separate Development Board for the region, equitable allocation of funds for development expenditure, and reservation of seats in educational institutions and government jobs for persons belonging to the region.
The question asks about a significant milestone achieved by Pixxel with its 2025 space launch. This requires knowledge of recent developments and future plans of Indian space startups, specifically Pixxel.
C) Launch of the first private satellite constellation from India. Pixxel's primary mission is to build and launch a constellation of hyperspectral Earth imaging satellites. Achieving this by 2025 would mark a pioneering effort by a private Indian company in establishing its own satellite constellation, providing valuable Earth observation data.
The question asks about the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer. To answer this, we need to understand the fundamental role of the CPU within a computer system.
C) It processes data and controls operations of all parts of the computer. This statement accurately describes the core function of the CPU. The CPU is responsible for executing instructions, performing arithmetic and logical operations on data, and managing the flow of information and operations among all other components of the computer system (like memory, input/output devices, etc.).